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BN05 GTY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,420 mi
Last recorded172,420 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 GTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 172,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 168,165 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 162,709 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 157,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 149,343 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres signs of cracking/perished.

exhaust system outer layer very rusty.

front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers twisted/split.

front brake hoses signs of cracking.

stone chip front top screen n/s.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 149,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres signs of cracking/perished.

exhaust system outer layer very rusty.

front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers twisted/split.

front brake hoses signs of cracking.

stone chip front top screen n/s.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 143,724 miles

exhaust system outer layer very rusty.

front brake hoses signs of cracking.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,829 miles

both n/s and o/s front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

exhaust outer layer rusty.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 135,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both n/s and o/s front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

both rear brake discs rusty lip.

exhaust outer layer rusty.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,060 miles

both front tyre outer side walls scuffed/damaged.

n/s/f shock oil mist.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

rear brake discs rusty lip.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 125,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyre outer side walls scuffed/damaged.

n/s/f shock oil mist.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

rear brake discs rusty lip.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,060 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer layers rusty.

n/s/f shock light oil mist.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 117,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer layers rusty.

o/s/r and n/s/f shocks light oil mist.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 110,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,001 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,128 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 83,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,641 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,296 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,148 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,306 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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BN05 GTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN05 GTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 GTY registered?

BN05 GTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BN05 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 GTY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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